The Chevening British Library Fellowship is a partnership between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the British Library, providing international professionals with a year-long project-based placement in the United Kingdom.
The Chevening Fellowship offers a fully funded research and professional development opportunity, covering project costs, living expenses, and return economy airfare. Fellows will also have the opportunity to work with the British Library’s vast collections while benefiting from the expertise of its professional staff.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Airfare Ticket | £1,000 Project Allowance | Living Expenses
- Deadline: May 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026 invites experienced professionals to contribute their expertise while collaborating with one of the world’s leading cultural and research institutions. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the fellowship enables participants to engage in meaningful professional work while representing their countries on an international platform.
This fellowship is particularly suited for mid-career professionals, academics, and researchers who are eager to collaborate with the British Library on project-based activities. Participants will work closely with library experts, gaining access to the institution’s extensive collections and benefiting from the knowledge and support of its staff.
As a globally recognised cultural and research institution, the British Library provides fellows with a unique opportunity to participate in professional activities that contribute to cultural exchange, knowledge development, and international collaboration.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Chevening British Library Fellowship, applicants must:
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential and the ability to influence in their professional field
- Show personal, intellectual, and interpersonal qualities aligned with leadership potential
- Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed for the fellowship
- Commit to returning to their home country after completing the fellowship
- Hold a postgraduate qualification or possess equivalent professional training or relevant experience
- Have at least five years of significant professional or academic research experience
- Be currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate (PhD candidates must not be studying at a UK, EU, or USA university)
- Meet the minimum English language requirement for Chevening Awards
- Not hold British citizenship or dual British citizenship
- Not be a current or former employee, or relative of an employee, of Her Majesty’s Government within the last two years, including British embassies, high commissions, and related departments
Eligible Countries
Two Chevening fellowships will be available at the British Library in 2026, open to applicants from the following regions:
Chevening Overseas Territories in the Atlantic and Caribbean British Library Fellowship
- Anguilla
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Falkland Islands
- Montserrat
- St Helena
- Turks and Caicos Islands
Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship
- Albania
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kosovo
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
- Turkey
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- 12-month professional project placement at the British Library
- Living expenses throughout the fellowship period
- Return economy airfare from the fellow’s home country to the United Kingdom
- Allowance package for fellowship-related activities
- Up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses
- Access to cultural events and professional activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat
Program Structure
Fellows will undertake a structured professional project at the British Library, receiving supervision and guidance from library experts. It is important to note that the fellowship focuses on collaborative project-based work and is not designed for individuals who intend to pursue independent research projects.
How to Apply
To apply for the Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should:
- Visit the official fellowship webpage
- Click the APPLY button to begin the application process
- Complete the online application form
- Upload all required documents and submit the application
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